Scientists Discover Unusual New Species of Sea Slug That Looks Like an Egg

Scientists Discover Unusual New Species of Sea Slug That Looks Like an Egg

Two colorful new sea slug species have been discovered in Indonesia. Five women scientists representing Germany, Indonesia, and Wales have identified and formally described two previously unknown species of wart sea slugs found in the waters off North Sulawesi, Indonesia. These new additions to marine biodiversity have been named Phyllidia ovata and Phyllidia fontjei. Wart [...]

New Sea Slug Species or Gummy Candy?

The Indo-Pacific Ocean hosts a kaleidoscope of sea creatures, every color imaginable writhing in the shallow reefs and crystal-clear water. And now, thanks to the efforts of amateur naturalists and researchers, two of these psychedelic-hued animals, who inhabit tropical reefs around Indonesia’s South Sulawesi province, have been welcomed into the taxonomic fold. Meet Phyllidia fontjei and P. ovata. Nautilus Members enjoy an ad-free experience. …